Aerocapture Demonstration Study using Higher L/D Entry Vehicle
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NASA/NSSC is proceeding with a sole source contract award to Inversion Space Company for an Aerocapture Demonstration Study utilizing a higher lift-to-drag ratio entry vehicle, determined to be the only qualified provider for this specific capability. The procurement is being managed by NASA Ames Research Center as the performance location and will be conducted under FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items, with the NAICS code 541715. The acquisition falls under the 8(a) Sole Source authority, and interest in participating must be submitted in writing by August 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time, solely to evaluate the necessity of competitive procedures, though the Government retains full discretion to proceed without competition. Oral communications are prohibited, and the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 on the Ombudsman applies, with contact information for the Center Ombudsman available through the official NASA procurement website. The primary point of contact for inquiries is McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist at McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov, with Will Garrett listed as a secondary contact.
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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Aerocapture Demonstration Study using Higher L/D Entry Vehicle.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to INVERSION SPACE COMPANY under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that INVERSION SPACE COMPANY is the sole provider of Aerocapture Demonstration Study using Higher L/D Entry Vehicle
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercialitems or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541715.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 8/5/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
McKenzie Hanson
Procurement Specialist
McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov
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